It's the day of the game against Phillips team I don't know we're there diamond is so Benny is picking me up. I grab a pair of skinny jeans and a black tight shirt, I throw over a dodgers jersey leaving it unbuttoned and I grab my black PF flyers. I sit at the table and eat a bowl of cereal with my mom before I hear a knock on the door. I open it and see Benny I smile at him and grab my glove, I yell bye to my mom and run out of the door. I follow Benny to a actual baseball diamond. Once we arrive I see all of the sandlot boys in the dugout on the left and Phillips team on the team right. I walk to my team and set my stuff down. I look around and see everyone here besides Benny. I look around and find him pacing back and forth behind the dugout so I walk to him and hug him from behind.

You: what's wrong

Benny: oh hey babe it's nothing I promise

He turns around and faces me before kissing my forehead and wraps his arms around my waist.

You: Benny somethings bothering you

Benny: it's nothing Lils ok

You; Ok if it's about me I'm sorry

I put my head on his chest before he grabs my chin and lifts my face back up.

Benny: it's not about you, in just stressed about the game that's all

You: but your never stressed about baseball

Benny: I'm just stressed about loosing you

You: what?

Benny: well Phillips said whatever team wins gets you and-

I pull him closer to me and kiss him cutting him off.

You: you can never loose me Benny ok. I love you too much.

Benny: I love you too

You: now stop thinking so much and play the game you love. And as if you would loose against there team they suck. Ok don't stress.

He smiles and kisses me once more but before I pull away as I hear someone fake gag. I turn around and see Phillips standing there with a sarcastic smile.

You: Jealousy is a disease Phillips hope you get better soon

Phillips: oh I won't be the one jealous in an hour. Right Rodriguez?

Benny: your team has no chance against us

Phillips: you play with a bunch of rejects and a fat kid.

You: so I'm a reject?

Phillips: your not playing

You: last time I checked I was though so..

Phillips: girls don't play baseball, they cook and clean.

You: well I play baseball and I have no clue how to cook so guess I'm good at breaking stereotypes.

Phillips: that's even worse Rodriguez you play with a girl too.

Benny: she's better than you'll ever be

Phillips: as if, just remember your team looses I get your girlfriend and you'll never be able to talk to her again.

Benny unwraps his arm from my waist and lunges at Phillips before I grab his arm and pull him away and shake my head.

Phillips: wow she's really turning you into a bitch huh?

You: go practice Phillips you'll surely need it.

He scoffs and rolls his eyes before walking away back to his dugout before Benny looks at me.

Benny: you have to let me beat his ass once

You: if you pulls anything again you can, deal

Benny: deal

You: ok now let's go.

He grabs my hand and we walk into the dugout we write our names down on the score sheet and give it to there coach. I walk back to them and we're in outfield first. Kenny walks up to the pitching mound and we all take our regular positions. I can overhear Hams insults from where I'm standing as they try to swing.

Ham: hurry up batter it's gonna be a short game and I gotta get home for lunch.

The batter gets in position and Kenny throws his a pretty easy pitch but he doesn't even swing.

Ham: huh that's one.

That kid strikes out and another boy takes the bat and stands it place and Kenny prepares himself.

Ham; you know if my dog were as ugly as you I would shave it's butt and tell him to walk backwards.

Then that kid hits it after getting 2 strikes but he only makes it to 2nd base before some other kid steps up to the plate. After a couple hits only 3 boys make it home giving them only a score of 9

Ham: the heater, here it comes. Strike three your out.

He says before the glove even reaches hams glove but he strikes out anyways. Then it's the one and only Phillips turn to bat. I run from outfield and up to Kenny.

You: can I pitch to Phillips, I need to strike him out.

Kenny: ya for sure here

He hands me the ball before Phillips looks me up and down with a wink.

Phillips: this will be easy

Ham: that's what I thought

I smile and she's my head before rubbing the ball preparing myself to throw a hard ass fast ball I get in position and block out all of the noise focusing on the pitch. I pitch it as hard as possible and it nearly knocks Ham off his feet.

Phillips: shut up Porter

Ham: hey hey hey I'm just trying to have a friendly conversation. Do you think she'll go out with me?

I laugh to myself before throwing a curve ball landing right in Hams glove. Then I throw another fastball striking him out and Phillips looks at me before throwing the bat to his dugout and storming off to grab his glove. We all go to our dugout and sit down before Ham goes up to bat.

Ham: come on show me your stuff.

Ham hits it over the fence, followed by Bertram. Kenny hits a grounder but non of there team picks it up until after it his the fence, same with Squints, Smalls, Yeah-yeah. Timmy and Tommy both bunt it and making it to 2nd and 1st base. Then it's my turn to hit if I'm being honest I was nervous. I walk up to the play hearing all of the boys on the other team laugh. I roll my eyes as Phillips pitches it to me and I hit it over the fence. Me, Timmy and Tommy all make it back home safety. Then lastly it's Bennys turn he seems stressed so I look at him and give him a reassuring smile and he smiles back before getting in the correct stance. He hits it out of the dance making it hit the top of the scoreboard. We all cheer and Benny runs the bases. I smile before grabbing my glove and feeling a arm around my waist. But it's different it doesn't give me the same sort of feeling nor the comforting smell of cologne. I turn around and see Phillips standing there with a grin on his face.

You: eww get off of me!

Phillips: why have Benny when you can have me

You: because I love him

Phillips: well love me

You: no!

Then before I know it he pushes me against the wall and traps me between his arms.

You: let me go!

He grabs my face with his hand and leans in but before his lips hit mine I feel a weight lifted off of me. I open my eyes and see Benny pushing Phillips to the ground and hitting him square in the nose. I look to see there coach running towards them and grabbing Benny off of him.

Coach: boys! Settle down! What's happening here!

Benny: Phillips was forcing himself into Lilly!

Coach: is this true

Phillips: I would never

You: oh shut up Phillips you pushes me against the wall and tried to kiss me if Benny hadn't done something who knows what you would've done.

Coach: really Phillips?

Phillips: whatever she should've been mine first

Coach: that's it your suspended from the team for two weeks

Phillips: what!

Coach: you heard my now exit my field immediately!

Phillips stands up and grabs his stuff before biking off leaving the rest of his team to go to there dugout. There coach wake up to me and puts a hand on my shoulder.

Coach: you were really amazing out there what's your name

You: uh Lilly Anderson

Coach: well I'd love for you to play on our team we would be the first team in history to play with a girl. You could be on a real team with real players and a real future.

You: wow umm thank you.

I turn and look at all of the boys who look extremely upset and sad.

You: but I already have a team

Coach: you can make it so much father with a real team then this young lady.

You: but I love these kids and there not just a team to me there my family. As much as I love the offer I will not take it. Family doesn't leave family behind.

Coach: well if you change your mind contact me

You: I won't have a nice day

He nods and walks back to his team before all of the boys engulf me into a large hug.

Squints: we love you too Lilly

I laugh and they all pull away from me before Benny wraps his arm around my shoulder and kisses my cheek.

You: so what now

Ham: the fairs in town

Bertram: what are we waiting for

Squints: let's go!

We all run out as we grab our stuff. I run inside and have a quick shower before blow drying it and changing into:

I leave my long dark curly hair natural and I throw on a pair on low converse shoes. I run downstairs and see my mom on the sofa so I walk over to her and sit down.

Mom: were are you going all dressed up?

You: oh ya umm can I go to the fair with the boys were celebrating the big win apparently?

Mom: of course do you need money

You: I have 2 dollars but could you spare 3 in case if that's not to much

Mom: of course not baby. Here.

She hands me a 5 dollar bill and I smile before kissing her cheek and thanking her. I run out and knock on Bennys door, Anne opens it and smiles before pulling me into a hug.

Anne: you look so pretty sweetheart

You: thank you.

She lets me in and tells me Bennys in his room so I walk up there and knock on the door.

Benny: mom I'm almost done.

You: wrong person Ben

I giggle and hear the door handle giggle and swings open and shut after me being pulled in.

You: wow what a rush

Benny: I don't know what to wear.

He walks out from his closet wearing just kakis.

I stare at his abs for a second before feeling him tug me towards him.

Benny: what are you looking at?

He whispers in my ear and pushes a piece of hair behind my ear. I shiver and put my hands on his chest pushing up back a little. He pulls away from me and laughs.

Benny: but seriously what should I wear.

I push him out of the way and look through his closet it's mostly jeans and baseball jersey or flannels. I look through everything before finding a more fancy section and I grab a yellow turtle neck sweater and a plain black letterman's jacket. I walk out of his closet to see him staring at me.

You: what are you looking at?

I whisper in his heat before shoving the clothes into his chest.

Benny: oh you know just my beautiful girlfriend

You: how sweet now get changed

He stands up and puts the shirt and jacket on. He sits back down and looks at me.

You: you look very cute but your hairs a mess.

I walk over to him and stand between his legs pushing his hair back. I feel his hands rest half on my butt and half on my waist and I look down and see him staring right up and me. I fix his hair and sit on his lap facing him. He looks me up and down and smiles before kissing me.

You: what's up with you today?

Benny: what do you mean

You: not in a bad way, your all touchy-feely

Benny: just gal your mine and nobody else's

He says and smiles again before kissing me this time more passionately. I wrap my arms around his neck and he lays down still kissing me. We make out for another 4 minutes before I sit up.

Benny: what?

You: the boys are probably waiting

Benny: forget them

He says jokingly, I roll my eyes before getting off his lap and pulling him up as he groans. He puts on his shoes and we both walk out and see all of the boys already waiting there.